Articles about Efforts to Stop Homelessness

Here are some recent articles from different local publications about efforts being done to feed, provide housing, or provide general help to the homeless in the area:

The State: Richland 2 Service Blitz
The State: Interfaith dinner ‘Everything falls into place’
The State: Harpist kicking off homelessness tour
The State:Help for the homeless A night in their shoes (An article done about Homeless for the Homeless before the event occurred)
The State: 600 live like the homeless (An article done about Homeless for the Homeless after the event occurred)
Free Times: City Building Shelters to House the Homeless

Staying Outside

Click to hear these people's thoughts and experiences while sleeping outside.

Kaitlin talks about why she chose to stay outside.


Ward talks about what kept him warm.


Ryan talks about the experience of sleeping outside.

Homeless Shelters in Columbia Area

Richland County Soup Kitchens & Shelters:

Alston Wilkes Veterans HomeDowntown – 3519 Medical Drive – 803-748-7489Transitional home for homeless veterans
City Emergency ShelterDowntown – 191 Calhoun Street - 803-545-3379 Emergency shelter of the City of Columbia Open daily 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM until March 31
Cooperative MinistriesDowntown – 3821 West Beltline Boulevard Emergency assistance, winter shelter
Family Shelter2411 Two Notch Road Emergency shelter for homeless families with children
Hannah HouseDowntown – 1726 Sumter Street Shelter for women and children
Oliver Gospel MissionDowntown – 1100 Taylor Street & Assembly Street Providing food and shelter for homeless men
St. Lawrence Place Downtown – 2400 Waites Road – 803-256-3999 Transitional home for homeless families

Richland County Food Banks & Pantries:
Harvest Hope Food Bank2220 Shop Road Provides food throughout 18 counties


Richland County Affordable Housing Resources:
Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity – Lexington